Job Description

Katalyst seeks to recruit a dynamic individual as a Programme Executive, who will resume the role to support the Katalyst programme. She will be responsible for the coordination and development of the program. She will develop and build rapport with new and existing students and other stakeholders while tracking data and progress on these. While ensuring that the program is meeting its objective, this person will also have to manage the back end and support the program manager to source new avenues to enroll girls, get mentors and trainers, and build and manage various stakeholders. It will be 5 5-day work week with Sunday working and Monday off in the months when training is conducted. Availability to travel whenever required for meetings with the corporate, and various stakeholders, review meetings with the Board, and other events. Responsibilities: The program activities include;

• Liaise/coordinate with colleges and develop a good rapport with the College coordinator.

• Coordinate with them for space and any other resources needed for the effective implementation of the interventions for the Katalyst girls.

• Assist the Programme Manager in the recruitment event; manage the student's application forms and enclosures; do the follow-up

• Prepare student list/details for a reference check (Due Diligence Agency) and do the follow-up.

• Prepare students' and mothers' lists/details for medical insurance and do the follow-up

• Organize and maintain office files, student register, tracker, and records

• Exchange communication with the students for training programs, be present during training, prepare reports for each program, organize snacks or lunch, manage attendance and feedback forms,

• Reach out to Katalyst girls and interact with them regularly to build rapport, assess their needs, follow up and update data

• Manage online applications for mentor programs, coordinate mentor meetings, get feedback, share mentee profiles with mentors, manage mentor database, update mentor interaction details

• Keep a database of photos and videos of all activities

• Assist the Centre Manager in finalizing the student's list for laptop distribution

• Accompany the students during offsite training/field visits/outbound.

• Track student record / individual scorecard with academic performance, training, etc

• Update the Katalyst center database / MIS periodically

• Get required information from the internet/research – college, corporate, HR heads, schemes/scholarships/internships

• Accompany center manager for meetings as required

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate (female preferred) should at least be a Graduate in any discipline 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience required.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation, understanding of social media –LinkedIn and various MS office applications. Should be active on social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, e-groups, twitter etc.
• Good communication skills 
• Willing to work on weekends (would compensate with weekly off) 
• Should have the ability to work independently and be a self-starter. 
• The person should be matured to take ownership of the programmatic activities and at the same time have empathy for the social sector. 

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduation - Graduate-Other

Must-Have:

The candidate (female preferred) should at least be a Graduate in any discipline from a reputed university

• 0-2 years experience • Computer skills, including internet navigation, understanding of social media –LinkedIn and various MS Office applications. Should be active on social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, e-groups, Twitter, etc.

• Good communication skills • Willing to work on weekends (would compensate with weekly off)

• Should have the ability to work independently and be a self-starter.

• The person should be mature enough to take ownership of the programmatic activities and at the same time have empathy for the social sector.

Competencies:

• A “ready to help” attitude and a friendly personality yet firm.

• Proactive with an ability to prioritize.

• High level of energy, maturity, and commitment.

• An ability to communicate effectively with various Stakeholders

• Commitment to accuracy, impeccable attention to detail, and follow-through.

• Empathy towards the cause

• Resilient, solution-oriented

• High degree of accountability

Selection Process: Step 1 - Interview by Manager

Step 2 – Interview by COO & CEO

Step 3 - Interview with the Board members.

CVs are to be shared with ayesha@Katalystindia.org

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Katalyst India
• About Organization:Katalyst India is an award winning NGO that stands for the economic and social empowerment of women. Katalyst started in 2007 with the intent of liberating young women, through the pursuit of STEM education. The initiative prepares young women for leadership roles, thereby creating a wider talent pool and helping bridge the gender divide. Katalyst achieves this objective through a blend of unique development interventions, including our 600 hour proprietary and scientifically researched curriculum. Over their four years in the program, we also provide one-to-one mentorship, access to best in class technology, assistance with internships, and world class industry exposure and corporate interactions. Set up with 10 young women, Katalyst now has chapters in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Delhi and has impacted the lives of over 2000 girls, with 1175 currently in the program. Katalyst alumni now occupy positions of seniority in prestigious MNCs and large Indian companies.
  
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